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DISA ramps up cloud-computing platform

The Defense Information Systems Agency is boasting that its new cloud-computing platform can provide a NIPRnet-connected, production-ready virtual server within 72 hours.

Tandberg acquisition builds on Cisco strength

Cisco Systems acquires Tandberg in a deal that adds more capabilities to its videoconferencing business.

Three firms to compete for Army forensic task orders

American Systems Corp., Analytic Services Inc. and Ideal Innovations Inc., have won a multiple award contract to compete for approximately $145 million in task orders to provide forensic services to the Army.

GovLoop acquisition by GovDelivery strengthens both, analysts believe

GovDelivery has access to GovLoop's 18,000 government employee members, while GovLoop will benefit from capital and expertise, analysts say.

GovLoops gets bought by GovDelivery

GovLoop, a social networking site specifically for the government community, has been acquired by cloud computing company GovDelivery.

DHS intell office to realign IT capabilities

The Homeland Security Department's top intelligence official told a House subcommittee how IT would help share security information.

NCI gains new task order for BRAC work at Fort Bragg

NCI Information Systems will increase its assistance in the installation of new data center facilities at Fort Bragg, N.C., under a second task order worth approximately $4.2 million. Earlier this month, NCI won a $48.9 million Base Realignment and Closing task order.

Treasury banks on EDS to upgrade computer services

EDS has won a $30 million award from the Treasury Department to upgrade computer services at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

Government apps 'storefront' opens for business

An online storefront where federal agencies can purchase cloud computing technology was launched today.

DHS seeks assistance with cyber wiki

The Homeland Security Department is looking for a veteran-owned small businss to operate a wiki for federal collaboration on cybersecurity.

Alion provides R&D for Navy training simulation program

Alion Science and Technology Corp. has won a $7 million contract to provide research and development for a Navy combat training system.

Carpathia Hosting locks up purchase of ServerVault

ServerVault has been acquired by Carpathia Hosting, a provider of managed hosting services for enterprises and federal agencies. Financial terms of the transaction were not released.

Joint Forces Command to test new network encryption

Unisys's Stealth technology is intended to allow separate secure virtual communities to coexist on a single network.

Battlefield networks roll with the punches

New technologies make wireless networks more powerful and flexible.

Health IT opportunity might change competitive landscape

The deployment of health IT systems is creating a rising tide of opportunities for government contractors and new players, such as Microsoft and Google.

Salesforce builds its go-to-market plan

Census Bureau selected Salesforce.com to help manage partner activities, 12 regional offices and thousands of temporary workers.

Structure your business to build trust

For HMS Technologies, hard work and a structure that built trust with its partners have fueled its growth.

Focus on customers, and profits will follow

TRS Consulting found the IT services that most companies can't do and focused on them as a catalyst for growth.